title: Growth and development: physical, mental, and social aspects.
abstract: This article details normal adolescent growth and development, including Tanner staging. Problems of abnormal adolescent growth and development are also discussed, along with treatment of short stature. Tables and graphs outlining these topics are included.
authors.affiliation: Department of Family Medicine and Pediatrics, Ohio State University College of Medicine and Public Health, Columbus, OH, USA.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Cronau
authors.forename: R T
authors.initials: RT
authors.lastname: Brown
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent / Q000502:physiology*; D005260:Female; D006130:Growth Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D006803:Human Development; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009747:Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; D000297:Psychology, Adolescent; D011627:Puberty / Q000502:physiology / Q000523:psychology; D011628:Puberty, Delayed / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy